City permits for this are way harder than most people think and most neighbors in a residential area will NOT want this next door to them (NIMBY).

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

New Garage door on detached 2 car garage.My mortgage company is Citizens Bank and from looking at their rules for PMI cancelation(per google AI) they are:"Citizens Bank will automatically cancel private mortgage insurance (PMI) when your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio reaches 78%.

Our portfolio is up to over 100 doors.

Hey Tucker,I actually self-manage my 12-door portfolio in Detroit, all while being based in California.

There is a mindset issue with new investors who believe doors=success and the only way to acquire doors is through completing the BRRRR method.

Another option to consider is using the space for Airbnb or mid-term rentals.Here in Texas, basements aren't common, but I found a home where the third bedroom had its own entrance right off the driveway.

I'm a midwest investor with 9 doors across Detroit and Memphis.

Ask the tenant to smoke at least 10-15 feet away from any windows or doors so the smoke doesn't waft into the neighbor's home.

Functionality is what is going to come up when you rent out the unit more so than cosmetic.Cosmetic rehab and updating is what gets tenants into the door and give you a higher value for rent.But Functionality is what keeps your tenants happy and you happy.